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What our clients say

“Jive Media has become an integral part of our research ecosystem — our strategic partner in having the impact we need. At a time when science is under siege and misinformation threatens health gains, having a team like Jive behind us has not been just helpful, it’s been essential. They embody what it means to be ethical, engaged, and effective communicators. Everyone needs a Jive Media team behind them. We are deeply grateful for their partnership.”

Prof. Jo-Ann PassmoreUniversity of Cape Town

“It’s been an absolute privilege to partner with Jive Media Africa. As a client and a passionate advocate for public engagement with science, I’ve seen firsthand how they consistently deliver interventions that genuinely matter. They don’t just support the visibility of science; they champion the scientists themselves, highlighting the incredible work being done across the continent. Jive Media Africa has a unique talent for putting African science on the global map, showcasing its competitiveness and firmly establishing Africa as a thinking and creative continent. Their dedication to fostering meaningful connections between research and the public is truly inspiring”.

Lethu KapuejaEquity Grants Manager at Wits University

“Jive Media Africa translated complex subject matter into a wonderful story which everyone could relate to.”

Kim de BoerManager: Human Capital Development, Square Kilometre Array

“Jive Media Africa is a highly creative media company that has been able to present nanotechnology in an easy to understand manner. They rank amongst the best in the world.”

Manfred ScribaPrincipal Technologist: Research, National Centre for Nanostructured Material (CSIR)

“I have used Jive Media’s services over the past five years and can highly recommend them for science communication training.”

Virginia McManusManager: PR and Communication, Directorate Research Support, Unisa

“I am impressed with their expertise and with their consultative approach to the work. They handled all aspects of the projects professionally and with sensitivity to different age groups, cultural settings and working in languages other than English.”

Hannah KealCommunications Manager, Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI)

“I found Jive Media Africa’s work to be of excellent quality. Jive’s staff are highly professional and committed to their craft.”

Jacob BorAssistant Professor in Global Health and Epidemiology, Boston University, United States

“They deliver their undertakings well on time and they provide good quality work within agreed budget parameters.”

Thulani NgubaneHuman Sciences Research Council

‘Their foresight and creative thinking coupled with their professional and strategic management was outstanding. I found Jive to be creative, efficient, reliable and uncomplicated, always coming up with great solutions and recommendations as we hit roadblocks along the way. I would not hesitate to work with them again – rather, I look forward to future opportunities!’

Netsai BollmanAFC/Gopa regional senior tourism expert and team leader for GIZ

“Overall, we were impressed by the quality of the artwork, attention to detail and professional experience we had with Jive Media, and I would recommend them for similar projects.”

Caroline RoseHealth and Conservation Manager, Conversation South Africa (CSA)

“We found the staff of Jive Media Africa to be very professional and knowledgeable, not only about corporate branding and communication products, but also about the industry within which we, as their client, operates. They were able to take the abstract concepts of mathematical modelling and produce a very user-friendly, professional corporate brochure”

Lynnemore ScheepersDeputy Director (Operations), SACEMA

“I have been consistently impressed with the professionalism and quality produced by Jive Media Africa. Their commitment to scientific accuracy is a refreshing change.”

Kevin GovenderDirector: IAU Global Office of Astronomy for Development
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Content created and distributed by Jive Media Africa

All/Archaeology/Climate Change/Conservation/Covid 19/Health/Media/Science Communication
June 24, 2025

Tracking the Shangani Wanderer — vulture survival, poaching threats, and hope from the skies

June 19, 2025

The global race to save biodiversity risks leaving communities behind

June 18, 2025

Rescue, rehabilitate, release: Tracking the comeback of South Africa’s pangolins

June 17, 2025

Fewer weavers, fewer homes: Why nest builders matter in the Kalahari

June 16, 2025

Artificial intelligence — an aid to thought, not a replacement

Archaeologists Dr Aron Mazel and Gunther Möller on their recent fieldtrip to the Jojosi Donga near Nquthu in KwaZulu-Natal, where they have uncovered unique evidence of stone age ‘workshops’ where hunter gatherers chipped out tools (Photo: Supplied).
November 6, 2024

Glimpses of stone-age ‘workshops’: Archaeologists shed light on hunter-gatherers at work making tools

The Ballito Boy, who would have been part of a small band of Stone Age hunter-gatherers who roamed along the KwaZulu-Natal coastline. (Image: Supplied)
April 12, 2023

What killed Ballito Boy some 2,000 years ago, and why this is relevant today

June 8, 2025

Coal mining fear sparks unexpected conservation boom in Mpumalanga

May 29, 2025

From gourds to satellites: A Maasai-inspired model for reweaving Kenya’s rangelands

May 28, 2025

Embracing the in-between — why we need to ditch the people-or-wildlife conservation binary

May 5, 2025

Africa at Conservation Crossroads: A Funding Crisis, and Moment of Possibility

April 2, 2025

Secrets below the soil: Earth detectives search deep for clues to the future

June 24, 2025

Tracking the Shangani Wanderer — vulture survival, poaching threats, and hope from the skies

June 19, 2025

The global race to save biodiversity risks leaving communities behind

June 18, 2025

Rescue, rehabilitate, release: Tracking the comeback of South Africa’s pangolins

June 17, 2025

Fewer weavers, fewer homes: Why nest builders matter in the Kalahari

June 8, 2025

Coal mining fear sparks unexpected conservation boom in Mpumalanga

Cameraman Mpho Tekane and naturalist Cedric Dold taking audiences on a live-streamed safari. (Photo: Supplied)
September 18, 2024

‘Netflix of nature’ – SA media company takes the world on safari

To mark World AIDS Day on the 1st of December, the GIFT team at UCT brought together two science rockstars to discuss HIV prevention and sexual health (Image: Syda Productions)
November 11, 2024

Can we forget about HIV and move on to climate change?

The floods that ravaged coastal KwaZulu-Natal in April 2022 claimed more than 400 lives and left thousands homeless, especially among the poor. (Photo: Flickr)
November 6, 2024

How savings groups can transform lives and help fortify communities against climate shocks

Siyaphambili Youth Project worked much more closely with young people themselves to centralise their knowledge, and drawing on the experience of local non-governmental organisations, to develop their invention. (Photo: Supplied).
June 19, 2024

A better future is a co-created future

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June 17, 2024

At a critical crossroads — Unpacking SA’s new biodiversity strategy

In South Africa, the root causes of violence against women and girls in marginalised communities – urban informal settlements and rural communities – are especially pronounced, with informal settlements housing a significant portion of the population. (Photo: Supplied).
June 12, 2024

Violence under the spotlight: A multifaceted phenomenon

Cameraman Mpho Tekane and naturalist Cedric Dold taking audiences on a live-streamed safari. (Photo: Supplied)
September 18, 2024

‘Netflix of nature’ – SA media company takes the world on safari

June 24, 2025

Tracking the Shangani Wanderer — vulture survival, poaching threats, and hope from the skies

June 19, 2025

The global race to save biodiversity risks leaving communities behind

June 18, 2025

Rescue, rehabilitate, release: Tracking the comeback of South Africa’s pangolins

June 17, 2025

Fewer weavers, fewer homes: Why nest builders matter in the Kalahari

June 16, 2025

Artificial intelligence — an aid to thought, not a replacement

The Art of Research: Tell your story

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